Five Ways To Teach Peace

I have seen this image across social media. It intrigued me so I researched a little further. In no way am I a pacifist, but I do support increasing conflict resolution skills. I don't argue with people because I can be extremely sharp with my words. Cars only advertise going zero to sixty whereas I go straight to the limits. Countless clips have caught people behaving badly with verbal attacks and physical assaults. With bipartisan politics dividing our nation, what can we citizens do to teach peace? Well, I found this advice from the United States Institute of Peace:

1. Teaching peace is teaching skills. 

2. Model the peacebuilding behavior you want to see.

3. Step outside your plans to be present. 

4. When mediating conflict, use a peacebuilding lens. 

5. Focus on action.

These are some simple concepts to deescalate tense situations. We face conflicts at home, at school, on the job, on the road, and everywhere in between. Honor yourself and those around you.  Maintain your character while preserving their dignity. Jesus showed us the way and modeled this behavior so now we must follow. Can you incorporate this in your journey? Can you move past disagreements? Or are you stuck? Please comment below. Stay safe. Stay healthy.